allegations

Meanings

• noun

  A claim or accusation that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

  - "The allegations of fraud against the company were proven to be false."
  - "The victim filed allegations of sexual harassment against her supervisor."

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Synonyms

accusation , assertion , censure , charge , crimination , impeachment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with allegations
revelations , devolutions , resolutions

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Variants

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allegation , allegations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'allegare' meaning 'to make clear, to maintain, to state again'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'allegations' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'allegations' is often used in legal contexts, but it can also be used in everyday language to refer to any claim or accusation.

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Related Concepts

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1. accusations: Allegations are a type of accusation, but not all accusations are allegations. An allegation is a specific type of accusation where someone is making a claim that something is true.

2. evidence: Allegations are often supported or refuted by evidence. Evidence is any information that is used to support a claim or allegation.

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Culture

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Allegations are a common element in various forms of literature, art, and media. They can be used to create suspense and intrigue, and are often central to the plot of mysteries and detective stories.

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1. visualize
   

   - To memorize allegations, try visualizing a scene where someone is making an accusation or statement. Imagine the setting, the people involved, and the words being spoken.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize allegations, try creating a mnemonic device such as a rhyme or acronym. For example, you could remember the definition of allegations as 'A Claims We Level, Often Gathering Information'.

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